Avoiding Quote by Robert Cecil
“Virtue consisted in avoiding scandal and venereal disease.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Letters of Robert Cecil, 1600s
Virtue is defined by steering clear of both public disgrace and personal disease.
In simple terms: Avoid scandal and disease to be virtuous.
Key Takeaway
Guard reputation and health.
Themes
morality
selfcontrol
health
reputation
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political life
- social interactions
- personal health management
Key Concepts
ethical behavior
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern temptations test this virtue?
- Can one be virtuous without avoiding all scandal?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting either can still lead to moral failure.
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